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The most amazing thing was I really was specifically looking for a 1/16 Lambo Countach LP500S....nearly the first kit I saw. Had to be fate. Then the HK DO 335 Trainer was another.
Was watching You Tube video s of the nats and found there was A BUNCH of stuff I missed. Was interested in tools and AM, however my fat backside wore out to fast. Oh well thats why I'm excited about Omaha.....now where the heck did I hide the treadmill
we're modelers it's what we do
armornut You have no idea how hard it was to NOT buy everything, I could have easily gone bankrupt, I think I may have a problem
You have no idea how hard it was to NOT buy everything, I could have easily gone bankrupt, I think I may have a problem
Armornut,
No, you don't have any problem at all! A first-timer MUST go nuts in the vendor's room. It just has to happen. That's the rule.
My first Nats in 2004 (Phoenix) saw me run out of Mad Money. I saw stuff on the tables I wanted, but had to stop, because I was going to visit a friend in Oregon right after the contest. And my suitcase was already full!
When we took some friends to Japan for the first time, one of them filled a suitcase that could hold a human body with stuff. Needless to say EVERY single customs inspector made him open his bags! I think that suitcase tipped the scales at 70 LBS! The nice JAL counter lady cheerfully told us that they would not charge him an over-weight fee, because they took the entire party's luggage weight and divided by the number of people. Oh, and helpful hint: Getting an oversize suitcase for travel in Japan is a BAD idea, as they can be too wide to fit between the turnstyles at the train stations. Ask my friend Lance, he knows.
“Ya ya ya, unicorn papoi!”
Thanks Learmech, I'm sure the walk from the room to show will be less that .5 miles. I walked over 16000 steps packing up yesterday and that included over 10 hours of driving, ariving home and going to bed.
Steve
Building a kit from your stash is like cutting a head off a Hydra, two more take it's place.
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Doug
I have the same problem, even without going to nats.
Naw, he just brought the suitcase to scarf up what the rest of you couldn't get in the car because you grabbed too much
It was an inside job
Yep, so do I. Everytime he'd sneek away we'd soon see a selfie of him with some other kit in hand
TheMongooseGlad i brought an extra suitcase all my gambling was at the raffles. Best $45 I spent all week.
I suspect some bloody favoritism.
"Not only do I not know what's going on, I wouldn't know what to do about it if I did". George Carlin
Hey, guys! Sadly, I was unable to make the trip. :( Sounds like it would've been fun!
Feel free to post photos!...(Please)
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.” - John 3:16-17
modelcrazy Thanks GH, of course I agree but the winner was a 200 scale Midway Hornet. Impressive thing.
Thanks GH, of course I agree but the winner was a 200 scale Midway Hornet. Impressive thing.
i believe it won people's choice award as well. MC was in tough company for sure. A definite recognition of his skill bringin home 2 awards!
Neal's award goes down in infamy tho. Dude was clear coating it in the dark in the carpark! We'll talk about that forever lol
In the pattern: Scale Shipyard's 1/48 Balao Class Sub! leaning out the list...NOT! Ha, added to it again - Viper MkVii, 1/32 THUD & F-15J plus a weekend madness build!
Congrats MC, think she deserved more. And to the rest of the winners, congrats as well.
At least none of you needed a U-Haul to get stuff home.
Totally agree, it was an awesome week! Have enjoyed these, this is my 3rd. Believe me guys it's so much more fun with our FSM Mob so hope to meet even more good guys in Omaha! Glad i brought an extra suitcase all my gambling was at the raffles. Best $45 I spent all week.
Modelcrazy (Steve), Armornut (Perry), Joe, and Mongoose (Chris), getting to meet you FSM "Good Guys" really made the event for me! I had a great time thanks to all of you. I hope to see you all again at a future Nationals (or anything else). And to the guys who could not make it this year, put it on your calendar and help grow the "FSM Mob"!
And congratulations Steve on placing with your Akagi!
Great time guys,. You made a fun experience a joy. Chris didn't need to buy anything since he won it all at the raffle!
Joe beat me to the Mogami but when I saw he had it in hand I had to see him take it home.
Armornut, it was so great to meet you! I'm glad you were able to find the kit of your dreams. Sorry it costs so much to send it but there was no way you would get that thing on the plane.
G, man your a Hoot! Finishing up your build all Thursday night and Friday, then winning 2nd Man I'm so happy for you
My Akagi won third which considering the competition....I'm happy My 20 year old Mayflower also got 3rd.
There were over 6000 entries this year but since there were ywo years to get ready for this one and considering Covid....I'm surprised there weren't more. I bought more than I thought I would but am happy with all of them. I'll post them to the acquisitions thread after we get home.
I hope to see you guys next year and hopefully others from the forum.
So cool hanging with everyone, can't forget the wonderful Mrs, Modelcrazy, she really is an amazing lady. Joe, Chris, Steve, and Lord Dark Helmet, could not ask for a better experience.
The UPS station will be open from 11am to 1pm 21Aug21. It cost me just under 100.00 to ship my stuff to Washington. They do not take cash so have your credit/ debit card functioning. Also my dimentions were 24x18x10 inches, not sure if weight was a factor.
Thank you again for making my birthday experience so special, would not have been the same without ya
It has been an absolute thrill meeting the likes of Model Crazy, Armornut, Real G and Mongoose. You are all a tremendous lot. Look forward to tying in with you all tomorrow.
All I can say about it all is sensory overload. It really has been an incredible experience. It hasn't even been diminished by the fact that Chris won my Kitty Hawk kit.
So far I have bought a lot of kits & goodies, won a raffle, and just hit a $1,000.00 jackpot on the slots. Vendor room here I come.
Good luck to my compacted entries tomorrow. Bring home the bling!!
Tomorrow I'll find out if the ups setup they had is worthwhile. You don't get a quote when drop off your stuff. Cost is a mystery! They know youre a captive audience.
Real G It was great meeting Modelcrazy (Steve), Armornut (Perry) and Joe Rix! Sorry Mongoose (Chris), I showed up while you were hauling your giant prize kit back to your room! I really do exist, I swear.
It was great meeting Modelcrazy (Steve), Armornut (Perry) and Joe Rix!
Sorry Mongoose (Chris), I showed up while you were hauling your giant prize kit back to your room! I really do exist, I swear.
hey I'm sure I'll see you tomorrow!
Doesn't sound like you need the U-Haul truck unless you run into a fire sale tomorrow
This has been a blast so far. Lots of walking through. I walked 6 miles yesterday just getting stuff from my car to the model room or our hotel room.
It's been great meeting everyone. I'm supper tired after standing and walking and carrying stuff for about 8 hours.
The judging is happening now till probably past midnight. Awards ceremony tomorrow. I got a few things some big but mostly small items like AM and books.
Tomorrow will be another day but won't be in a hurry to get down there.
I'll take pictures tomorrow and we'll leave on Sunday. My wife and I are pretty committed for next year.
I'm pretty sure my wife and I will be in Omaha next year. Oh how I wish I could be there with all of you shaking hands and talking plastic!
Chad
God, Family, Models...
At the plate: 1/48 Airfix Bf109 & 1/35 Tamiya Famo
On deck: Who knows!
I saw a video on you tube this morning of someone walking through the vendors' area at the 2021 Nationals. As you would expect, the room was packed with kits,supplies, and books. I was disappointed to see lots of people, surprisingly vendors, without their masks on. I hope that everyone has a great time and I pray that this doesn't turn into one of those "Super Spreader" events. Stay safe everyone!
TJS
Heck, she'll probably want more than i do.
You're going to have to buy the wife a new wardrobe after you leave all her luggage there. Got to have priorities.
Can always send your luggage home by Greyhound.
Actually got in around 3:30 today. Got the builds registered then checked in at the hotel.
I don't have a clue how I'm going to get the new kits home. Our car was packed coming here
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